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NATION
Plans to shake up charity program raise concerns about lower donations
Fears that plans for electronic only donations and consolidating panels could lead to lower contributions.
(, The Washington Post)

Defense Department to remove ban on women in direct combat, officials say
The move is expected to open thousands of jobs to female troops.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

Learning to love grains, potatoes was key to the evolution of dogs
New research supports theory that wolves evolved into pets as they used human refuse as food.
( by David Brown , The Washington Post)

John Kerry's committee announces hearing on John Kerry's nomination
The panel he leads will debate his selection to head State Department.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Quitting smoking by age 40 erases most of the risk of an early death
Study also hammers home the message that smoking carries grave risks to life and longevity.
( by Brian Vastag , The Washington Post)

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LOCAL
Light snow delays schools; federal government open with liberal leave
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m.
( by Debbi Wilgoren and Maggie Fazelli Fard , The Washington Post)

Stewart cheers Va. Senate redistricting
Prince William County chairman and lt. governor hopeful says chamber acted "boldly and justifiably."
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Red light cameras prove effective in Arlington County
In Arlington, red-light running dropped dramatically after the county installed cameras that issue tickets.
( by Ashley Halsey III , The Washington Post)

Va. House Speaker holds key to redistricting vote
Howell holds power to spike bill, send to floor vote; Senate coup presents GOP quandary.
( by Errin Haines and Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Banning of protester from D.C. ignites free-speech debate
Civil liberties groups say the rights of the demonstrator, who climbed a tree to protest abortion, were violated.
( by Peter Hermann and Mary Pat Flaherty , The Washington Post)

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POLITICS
Stewart cheers Va. Senate redistricting
Prince William County chairman and lt. governor hopeful says chamber acted "boldly and justifiably."
( by Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Va. House Speaker holds key to redistricting vote
Howell holds power to spike bill, send to floor vote; Senate coup presents GOP quandary.
( by Errin Haines and Laura Vozzella , The Washington Post)

Florida group wants to remove caps on campaign donations
Statewide effort to lift limits on contributions could influence reforms on the national level.
(, The Washington Post)

Gun control proposals could split Obama, Reid
For the first time, the Senate majority leader's political agenda may split with the president's as Reid keeps his eye on 2014 election.
( by Paul Kane , The Washington Post)

Justice Thomas completes his thought
Supreme Court transcript finishes the sentence that broke his nearly seven-year silence at oral arguments.
( by Robert Barnes , The Washington Post)

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STYLE
GLAAD takes NatGeo to task over Boy Scouts reality series
TV COLUMN | The network declined the gay and lesbian advocacy group's request for a disclaimer on the show.
(, The Washington Post)

WTOP's Jim Farley announces retirement
Farley, 64, has headed the all-news FM station's newsroom since 1996.
( by Paul Farhi , The Washington Post)

Creating equitable chores for teenager — and spouses
She says her husband is getting off with an easy workload of house chores, and their son will soon notice.
(, The Washington Post)

Not all whites are vanilla
Tips for picking the right shade.
(, The Washington Post)

The right shade of white
Designer Elizabeth Mayhew reveals her first really big decorating mistake and how she fixed said potentially expensive miscalculation with a gallon of white paint.
( by Elizabeth Mayhew , The Washington Post)

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BUSINESS
General Dynamics blames $2 billion loss on defense cuts
Announcement could mean region's economic expansion might be slowing down.
( by Jim Tankersley and Marjorie Censer , The Washington Post)

Apple misses earnings estimates
Growth in Apple's profits dramatically slowed and sales fell short of Wall Street's expectations.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Kashkari Says He's Leaving Pimco to Consider Public Service
Neel Kashkari, who joined Pacific Investment Management Co. in December 2009 to help oversee an expansion into equities, said he's leaving Bill Gross's firm to consider returning to public service.
( by Alexis Leondis and Sree Vidya Bhaktavatsalam Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Steve Jobs threatened Palm with patent suit, documents show
Court documents unsealed as part of an antitrust case show Jobs strictly enforced no-poaching policies
( by Caitlin Dewey , The Washington Post)

DOJ criminal division chief to leave
Sources: Breuer stepping down after leading efforts to clamp down on public corruption and financial fraud.
( by Danielle Douglas , The Washington Post)

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SPORTS
Knicks Oust Lakers as NBA's Most Valuable Team, Forbes Says
The New York Knicks ousted the Los Angeles Lakers as the National Basketball Association's most valuable franchise with their estimated worth rising 41 percent to $1.1 billion due mainly to a $980 million renovation of Madison Square Garden, according to Forbes.
( by Erik Matuszewski Bloomberg News , Bloomberg)

Wake-up call arrives a bit too late for Wizards
They rallied furiously to climb out of a 21-point third-quarter hole but came up short and closed a five-game West Coast trip with a loss.
( by Michael Lee , The Washington Post)

Navy women race past American
Alix Membreno scores 17 points and Jade Geif adds 16 plus 10 rebounds to lead host Navy over American.
( by Gene Wang , The Washington Post)

Hewitt inserts Allen for a spark
Coach Paul Hewitt decides to promote Bryon Allen to the starting lineup and the junior guard responds.
( by Steven Goff , The Washington Post)

Lewis leads Pride past Dominion
Mister Lewis scored a team-high 20 points to lead Heritage to an 85-53 rout of Dominion that kept the Pride alive in the Dulles District title hunt.
( by Gabe Hiatt , The Washington Post)

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TECHNOLOGY
Apple misses earnings estimates
Growth in Apple's profits dramatically slowed and sales fell short of Wall Street's expectations.
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post)

Steve Jobs threatened Palm with patent suit, documents show
Court documents unsealed as part of an antitrust case show Jobs strictly enforced no-poaching policies
( by Caitlin Dewey , The Washington Post)

Five hints at Google's future from Q4 earnings call
CEO Larry Page said YouTube and mobile are key to the company's growth
( by Caitlin Dewey , The Washington Post)

Myspace's newest problem: Credibility
Strapped for cash and fighting for relevance, the relaunched Myspace already has enough problems.
( by Tom Cheredar | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

Research team creates glasses that can help protect your privacy
A research team from the National Institute of Informatics develops glasses that guard against facial recognition technology.
( by Meghan Kelly | VentureBeat.com , VentureBeat.com)

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WORLD
N. Korea threatens nuclear test, more rocket launches in wake of new sanctions
Calling U.S. its "sworn enemy", North Korea vows action and warns of new "dangerous phase."
( by Chico Harlan , The Washington Post)

The surprising star of Israel's elections speaks to middle-class concerns
Yair Lapid, a charismatic former television anchor, tapped into the woes of the secular mainstream.
( by Joel Greenberg , The Washington Post)

Defense Department to remove ban on women in direct combat, officials say
The move is expected to open thousands of jobs to female troops.
( by Ernesto Londoño , The Washington Post)

John Kerry's committee announces hearing on John Kerry's nomination
The panel he leads will debate his selection to head State Department.
( by Karen DeYoung , The Washington Post)

Jordanians vote for new parliament
A Muslim Brotherhood boycott and an electoral system aiding loyalists limited their choices, voters say.
( by Taylor Luck , The Washington Post)

More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post


EDITORIAL
Sign of overreach
A case that abuses First and Fifth Amendments.
(, The Washington Post)

Reversing Reagan
Obama seeks to roll back GOP gains by echoing his predecessor's methods.
(, The Washington Post)

An idealist no more
Obama has embraced being a politician.
(, The Washington Post)

Obama's mainstream pitch
His inaugural address wasn't radical.
( by Kenneth S. Baer , The Washington Post)

Rise of the 'botnets'
Congress should help businesses at risk.
(, The Washington Post)

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LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Live discussion with Slate advice columnist Dear Prudence, a.k.a. Emily Yoffe.
(, vForum)

Web Hostess Live: The latest from the Web
Web Hostess Monica Hesse sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners and the next great meme.
(, vForum)

Color of Money Live
Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.
(, vForum)

The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)

The Reliable Source Live
Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discussed your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
(, vForum)

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